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Cuba Endures Third July Blackout Amid US Sanctions

7/7/2026

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  • The July 6 blackout marked Cuba’s third power loss in six months after President Donald Trump halted oil shipments in January.
  • Solar installations now supply about ten percent of Cuba’s electricity.
  • Residents survive on three to four hours of power daily, limiting work and Wi-Fi.
  • Cuban officials blamed the U.S. blockade and sanctions for the crisis.
  • The U.S. State Department said President Trump is waiting for reforms before deeming Cuba investable.